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Schooner Bay Builders

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Schooner Bay Builders

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
220 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Since establishing ourselves as one of Southwest Florida's most respected home builders, word quickly spread of the quality of our work and our customer-first approach. We began to receive multiple requests for home renovation and building services giving way to the formation of our remodeling division. There has been an ever-growing demand for our services within the scope of remodeling. If you find yourselves within one of these categories and would like to modernize your home, we offer you the opportunity to get the job done sooner with Schooner! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR TEAM Personalized Approach: The managing members of Schooner Bay Builders have served the Southwest Florida area for decades and they understand the value of providing top-quality service to the community in which most of them were raised. They have built their business on customer satisfaction and long-term relationships often leading to referrals from past satisfied clients. Experience and Professionalism: Renovating a home can be very stressful and may put a lot of pressure on homeowners who need reassurance that their choices are the correct ones for themselves and their families. Schooner Bay Builders is here to offer suggestions and to incorporate the latest styles and looks found within their new construction homes. We strive to make homeowners comfortable and at ease in their selection decisions. Established: Licensed, Bonded, and Insured...Schooner Bay Builders stands behind their work and will be here when others come and go.

"Schooner Bay Builders was so great to us! We have a home that needs so much work inside and out! We had a beam outside that needed to be replaced and they worked endlessly to find the best way and most affordable way to fix the beam plus other parts of the house!! Hands down the most kind and nice people to work with always returning my calls and there were many making sure we felt comfortable! I would definitely work with this company again and would recommend them to everyone!!"

Joy W on June 2025

Since establishing ourselves as one of Southwest Florida's most respected home builders, word quickly spread of the quality of our work and our customer-first approach. We began to receive multiple requests for home renovation and building services giving way to the formation of our remodeling division. There has been an ever-growing demand for our services within the scope of remodeling. If you find yourselves within one of these categories and would like to modernize your home, we offer you the opportunity to get the job done sooner with Schooner! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR TEAM Personalized Approach: The managing members of Schooner Bay Builders have served the Southwest Florida area for decades and they understand the value of providing top-quality service to the community in which most of them were raised. They have built their business on customer satisfaction and long-term relationships often leading to referrals from past satisfied clients. Experience and Professionalism: Renovating a home can be very stressful and may put a lot of pressure on homeowners who need reassurance that their choices are the correct ones for themselves and their families. Schooner Bay Builders is here to offer suggestions and to incorporate the latest styles and looks found within their new construction homes. We strive to make homeowners comfortable and at ease in their selection decisions. Established: Licensed, Bonded, and Insured...Schooner Bay Builders stands behind their work and will be here when others come and go.

"Schooner Bay Builders was so great to us! We have a home that needs so much work inside and out! We had a beam outside that needed to be replaced and they worked endlessly to find the best way and most affordable way to fix the beam plus other parts of the house!! Hands down the most kind and nice people to work with always returning my calls and there were many making sure we felt comfortable! I would definitely work with this company again and would recommend them to everyone!!"

Joy W on June 2025


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Rivera & Company Corp

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Rivera & Company Corp

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26 years of experience

Serving SW Florida since 1999 - so we know the area and the codes. A small family owned business with several employees. Small jobs are welcomed as big jobs are too.

Serving SW Florida since 1999 - so we know the area and the codes. A small family owned business with several employees. Small jobs are welcomed as big jobs are too.


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Griffin and Chaini INC

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Griffin and Chaini INC

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7 years of experience

We handle all aspects of home renovation and repairs. Installation of all home related products inside and outside.

We handle all aspects of home renovation and repairs. Installation of all home related products inside and outside.


John Grey Painting

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John Grey Painting

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Professional Organizations: Member PDCA – Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Member BBB – Better Business Bureau Member Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce Green Advantage Certified Best of the Islands 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 Charities and Nonprofits we support: The Heights Foundation / Harlem Heights Community Center BIG ARTS / Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater FISH of Sanibel / CROW / SCCF Sanibel-Captiva ROTARY Club / Sanibel-Captiva OPTIMIST Club Childrens' Center of the Islands / Sanibel School / Sanibel Sea School START / Sanibel Historical Village

"I can’t say enough good things about this company. The work was outstanding and very prompt."

Judy W on April 2018

Professional Organizations: Member PDCA – Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Member BBB – Better Business Bureau Member Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce Green Advantage Certified Best of the Islands 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 Charities and Nonprofits we support: The Heights Foundation / Harlem Heights Community Center BIG ARTS / Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater FISH of Sanibel / CROW / SCCF Sanibel-Captiva ROTARY Club / Sanibel-Captiva OPTIMIST Club Childrens' Center of the Islands / Sanibel School / Sanibel Sea School START / Sanibel Historical Village

"I can’t say enough good things about this company. The work was outstanding and very prompt."

Judy W on April 2018


WATCO CONSTRUCTION INC

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WATCO CONSTRUCTION INC

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26 years of experience

Watco Construction is a full service General Contractor, that also specializes in a wide variety of Demolition Services, including both Total and Selective demolition. Operating in the Demolition industry for more than a decade, Watco Construction also can aid in disaster clean up services.

Watco Construction is a full service General Contractor, that also specializes in a wide variety of Demolition Services, including both Total and Selective demolition. Operating in the Demolition industry for more than a decade, Watco Construction also can aid in disaster clean up services.


Frey and Son Homes

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Frey and Son Homes

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53 years of experience

Frey is a family owned business backed by over 35 years of experience building custom homes in Southwest Florida’s most prestigious communities. With 15 employees and 10's of subcontractors who have work with us for over a decade, we are available for any of your homebuilding/remodeling needs.

Frey is a family owned business backed by over 35 years of experience building custom homes in Southwest Florida’s most prestigious communities. With 15 employees and 10's of subcontractors who have work with us for over a decade, we are available for any of your homebuilding/remodeling needs.


Florida Plumbing

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Florida Plumbing

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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience

Same day service. No service charge. Never any overtime charges. 24 hour emergency service. Free up front estimates. Work done by owner. Moen Certified service plumber In sink erator certified Rheem & A.O.smith water heater certified Most repairs have a full 1 year parts & labor warranty.

Same day service. No service charge. Never any overtime charges. 24 hour emergency service. Free up front estimates. Work done by owner. Moen Certified service plumber In sink erator certified Rheem & A.O.smith water heater certified Most repairs have a full 1 year parts & labor warranty.


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Kintop Construction Management LLC

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Kintop Construction Management LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased by the services provided by Kintop Construction. Chad and his crews were friendly, courteous, and hard-working, under very stressful circumstances. The work was performed in a timely manner, at a reasonable price."

Barb C on December 2022

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased by the services provided by Kintop Construction. Chad and his crews were friendly, courteous, and hard-working, under very stressful circumstances. The work was performed in a timely manner, at a reasonable price."

Barb C on December 2022


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Hancock Plumbing Inc

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Hancock Plumbing Inc

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Customers say: True professional
24 years of experience

At Hancock Plumbing we have become a dominant influence in residential and commercial repairs, renovations and remodeling in the Naples, Florida area. Since its inception, Hancock Plumbing has grown from a 2 person operation utilizing the “back porch” as office and warehouse, to a staff of many talented plumbers, office personnel and management who incorporate a modern office and warehouse facility centrally located in Naples.

At Hancock Plumbing we have become a dominant influence in residential and commercial repairs, renovations and remodeling in the Naples, Florida area. Since its inception, Hancock Plumbing has grown from a 2 person operation utilizing the “back porch” as office and warehouse, to a staff of many talented plumbers, office personnel and management who incorporate a modern office and warehouse facility centrally located in Naples.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Fort Myers, FL

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

The Fort Myers, FL homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.